Join the program that will have you ready to perform—on stage and on film.

Overview

Bachelor of Science

Unlike traditional theatre programs, Stevenson's bachelor's in Theatre and Media Performance emphasizes the similarities and differences among stage, Internet, video, and film performance. You'll study movement, voice for the actor, improvisation, scene analysis, and script analysis within historical and cultural contexts and learn how these skills apply to theatre and media productions. You will gain self-awareness and explore both verbal and nonverbal expression and creative thinking and apply these skills to stage and media performances. You'll also learn how to audition and be prepared to perform for the camera.

Learning Outcomes

Learn and apply appropriate skills unique to stage, video, Internet, and film performances.

Creatively communicate verbally and non-verbally.

Interpret plays and media scripts through literary-style analysis and performance.

Use collaborative problem-solving skills through all aspects of the production process.

Integrate interpretations of historical and contemporary artistic styles into performance.

Why Study Theatre and Media Performance?

Through a combination of classroom instruction and performances, you'll gain the skills needed to meet the demands of today's theatre and media careers. A required internship will give you professional exposure and networking opportunities to help put you on your career path. Career options include acting, producing, directing, and other roles in the motion picture and video, performing arts, and broadcasting industries.

Learn how to audition and be prepared to perform for the camera before you graduate.

Take advantage of the newly designed, career-oriented curriculum to be ready to work in the ever-evolving entertainment industry.

Find an internship that meets your personal interests and furthers your career goals.

Pursue a degree that lets you take courses that you can apply right away, such as Script Analysis, Improvisation, Business of Acting, and more.

Courses & Requirements

Courses and Requirements

The courses listed below are required for completion of the bachelor’s degree in Theatre and Media Performance. Students must also complete the requirements for the Stevenson Educational Experience (SEE).

Specific pre- and co-requisites for each course are listed in the course descriptions.

Major Requirements

EDCP 100 First Year Experience

CM Any communication course

IS 124 Introduction to Computer Graphics

PHOTO 140 Basic Photography

THEA 103 Beginning Acting

THEA 115 Stagecraft

THEA 116 Script Analysis

THEA 121 Introduction to Theatre

THEA 203 Acting II

THEA 204 Improvisational Theatre

THEA 210 Acting for the Camera

Select three:

THEA 215 Theatre Practicum: Set Design and Construction

THEA 216 Theatre Practicum: Scene Painting and Props

THEA 217 Theatre Practicum: Stage Lighting and Sound

THEA 218 Theatre Practicum: Costuming

THEA 224 Play Production

THEA 240 Theatre History I

THEA 241 Theatre History II

THEA 270 Voice for the Actor

THEA 275 Theatre Movement

THEA 301 Acting III

THEA 310 Acting for the Camera II*

THEA 318 Theatre Internship

THEA 320 Performing Shakespeare

THEA 335 Directing

THEA 370 Advanced Voice for the Actor

THEA 375 Advanced Movement*

THEA 410 Design and Collaboration*

THEA 430 Business of Acting

THEA 452 Senior Project

* Course under development

Last Updated: 3/17/2015

Tracks & Minors

Minor

A minor in Theatre is offered. All course prerequisites must be met to be eligible to take the selected course for a minor. Please see an academic advisor for more information. Specific information regarding minor requirements may be found in the Academic Information section of the catalog.